Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 45)

Lexapro - does it get worse before it gets better?

Hi all, I've been on many SSRI's in the past and had no side effects from any of them. This is my 5th day on lex an am having some joint pains, ringing ears and my left wrist is a bit swollen. The 1st 2 days were AMAZING - absolutely no anxiety, couldn't worry if i tried. Started to... read more

Why has Lexapro made me so emotional and paranoid & very jumpy sense starting? When will it stop?

I can’t take much more of this! Help

Can you take Buspar with clonazepam?

I have very high anxiety, with panic attacks. I take the clonazepam 1mg 3 times a day but wanted to ask my doctor for Buspar. Wondered if I could take them both? I'm am constantly in pain mode. Hope someone can provide me with some advice, It is hard to go on like this!

Effexor XR - What is the highest dose you can take?

Lexapro - Not working after almost 4 full weeks, should I still give it time?

I am 22 years old and suffer from insomnia, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. I avoid social situations and even feel uncomfortable around my family. This has caused me to never really develop real relationships with friends or boys. I'm approaching 1 month of taking 10mg per day of Lexapro... read more

Propranolol - On propranolol for only 5 days can I come straight off?

I was put on 40mg dose 3 time’s a day for anxiety, and took this for only 5 days, and now today I have stopped. The pharmacist said that it should be ok to come off straight away. In 3 days time I am having a routine operation to remove my thyroid. I have no heart or blood pressure issues and... read more

Ok so I have been prescribed Xanax for anxiety, and my question is since my anxiety is off the...

... charts. Will eating a couple pieces of chicken not give me full affect of my anxiety medicines?

Anxiety - should I start off taking 5 mg of escitalopram?

First time taking an anti anxiety med and was wondering if I should cut the pill in half and start slow. Or just take the 10mg that was prescribed starting out? What do you guys suggest?

Don’t feel much different on escitalopram/Lexapro after 4 weeks, should I stick it out or change??

4 weeks ago I was prescribed 5 mg of escitalopram for mild anxiety and depression, however I don’t feel much if any different, I have good days and bad days which is what It was like before I started the medication, there seem to be more good days and bad days at the moment, is this a sign of... read more

Should I increase my Lexapro dose?

I’ve been on 10 mg of Lexapro for 12 days now. I’m supposed to see my doctor in another ~2 weeks. I’m feeling better than I was before I started back on Lexapro (I was on it years ago), but I’m still not feeling great. Still pretty darn depressed and generally anxious a lot... read more

Anxiety OCD. Do propranolol 40mg work and how long do you have take them...

... to help with anxiety? Will 40mg propranolol stop your mind racing and horrible thoughts? I have anxiety and OCD. I have been prescribed these today alongside my other tablets. How long do you have be on them to stop anxiety? Can I have other people's experiences with propranolol or what... read more

Pregabalin - Does Lyrica make someone really tired?

I've been prescribed Lyrics and PMS fluoxetine to treat my GAD, lyrica 75 mg twice a day, and it's making me really really tired. Yesterday I had fast heart rate, my doctor told me to keep taking them and if this happened again I should take have the amount she gave me, meaning one pill... read more

Is it possible that Tylenol helps for anxiety and stress or is it my imagination?

Wildcat, thank you for your thorough answer. you have been a GR8 help!

Anyone experience weird heart rate/irregular heart beat when they began buspirone>

I began taking buspirone about 4 days ago. Taking 10mg morning and night. I struggle with anxiety. I do feel like my anxiety has been better, but I cannot get more than 5-4 hours of sleep at night. I also noticed my heart rate has been lower most of the time, which is fine. But last night while I... read more

Metoprolol tartrate for anxiety?

Has anyone ever taken metoprolol tartrate for anxiety? I used to take it for my high blood pressure but I no longer needed it I haven't taken it for about 3 years and I noticed while I was taking it my anxiety went away and when I stopped it came back. My doctor prescribed it to me again but... read more